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Cover Reveal: The Frost Witch – Emberly Ash

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R&R Book Tours proudly presents the cover for The Frost Witch by Emberly Ash! You can pre-order this gorgeous dark romantasy now!

The Frost Witch (The Covenants of Velora Book 1)

Expected Release Date: August 5, 2025

Genre: Dark Romantasy

  • Enemies to lovers
  • Why choose
  • Witches
  • MCs bonded against their will
  • Dragons
  • Slow-burn spice
  • Found family
  • Shifters
  • Tall/Short MMC/FMC
  • Deadly trials
  • Meddling gods
  • Mental health rep
  • Forbidden love
  • Fae

Witches are not born. They are made.

I died alone in a frostbitten forest. It was not heroic. I did not die defending an innocent or hunting to feed my loved ones. I died because I was stupid and cowardly. I died running away. And that would have been the end of my story. Until the witches found me and made me one of their own.

Outcast by her coven more than three hundred years after her resurrection, Koryn faces certain doom. Without her coven’s magic to sustain her, she will wither away to nothing. But earning back their trust means betraying the last living member of her family—the family whose downfall came at Koryn’s own hands.

Offered a bargain she cannot refuse…

Four hundred years ago, the gods sentenced the continent of Velora to death. Now Koryn must make a desperate final bid to save Velora—and herself—by passing each test posed at the Seven Gates. Nothing less will prove her worth to her coven or save her family.

To make matters worse, she finds herself bound against her will to Garrick the Red, a legendary bounty hunter with a secret that makes him not just her rival, but her bitter enemy. She does not need him to protect her—Koryn stands alone.

But when an adolescent dragon appears from the forest and declares herself Koryn’s familar, her understanding of the world begins to shift. Koryn’s choices do not just affect her, but all the residents of a dying, desperate land.

Faced with a devastating choice…

For every gate she conquers, Koryn’s world grows more precarious. A deadly warrior turned bonded protector and forbidden lover. An adolescent dragon entrusted to her care. A powerful male from her past calling in a debt she is not ready to pay. And vengeful gods who demand their due, and force the frost witch to choose—her coven, her love, her dragon… or her soul.

Emberly Ash returns with an all new dark romantasy series perfect for fans of Sadie Kincaid, Carissa Broadbent, and Raven Kennedy. THE FROST WITCH is an epic dark fantasy romance with enemies to lovers, multiple bonded love interests, witches, an adolescent dragon, slow-burn spice, found family, and an expansive world of gods, shifters, and blood magic. The heat builds with each installment in this trilogy—have a cold drink ready. This universe is not for the faint of heart.

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Triggers: starvation, dystopian world, prostitution, anxiety, murder, profanity, references to past sexual assault (not MCs), explict sexual content, graphic depictions of death, violence, and torture.

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Book Blitz: The Last Dragon of Oz – Whitney L. Spradling

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Wizard of Oz but make it ‘Why Choose’!

Check out The Last Dragon of Oz, a Wizard of Oz reimagining by Whitney L. Spradling

The Last Dragon of Oz

Release Date: March 3, 2025

Genre: Fantasy/ Why Choose Romance

  • Why Choose
  • Fated Mates
  • Enemies to Lovers
  • MFMM
  • Spice
  • Multi POV
  • Ace Rep
  • Disability Rep
  • Italian Myth/Folklore
  • Light Mafia Vibes
  • Baby Dragon
  • Standalone
  • HEA

There is no place like home. And sometimes, home isn’t a place at all.

Daciana DeRosa is content to live her pampered life, spoiled by her father. But when she finds a baby dragon in her yard, in a world where magic has long since disappeared, she has no other choice but to team up with three unlikely allies.

Nicolai Morelli, the Tin Man, is from a rival family. He wants nothing to do with Daci, but his ties to Oz are the only way she can get the baby dragon back to its home.

Matteo Rossi, the Scarecrow, goes along for the ride. Always looking for adventure and fun, he doesn’t expect to find himself in such a serious and troubling situation.

Leith Morgan, the Cowardly Lion, keeps everyone at arm’s length. As they journey through Oz, he finds it harder to keep away from Daci.

Their journey to the Emerald City is fraught with adventure, dangers, magic, fate, and a growing connection none of them can ignore. As they travel down the yellow brick road, Daci learns she’s not as in control of her life as she once thought. But fighting fate turns out to be harder than it seems, and it’s a lesson all four of them must learn.

*The Last Dragon of Oz is a Wonderful Wizard of Oz re-imagining. It is a why choose romance, meaning the main character will end up with three men at the end of the book. Please check content warnings as some themes may not be suitable for all ages.

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Blog Tour: The Gloom Sundered – Dana C. Brentson

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We have another amazing fantasy coming out this week! The Gloom Sundered by Dana C. Brentson! Get it June 17th!

The Gloom Sundered: A Tale of Celuthia

Release Date: June 17, 2023

Genre: Epic Fantasy/ Dystopian/ Why Choose

⚡️Ordinary MCs in a Magical World
⚡️Plus-size FMC
⚡️Golden Retriever MMC
⚡️Friends to Lovers
⚡️Why Choose Spicy Romance
⚡️Political Intrigue
⚡️Magic Storms

The Storm is rising.

The Gloom is destroying Vortheim. These storms of unpredictable magic ravage the continent, swallowing anything they touch. Isalie Wylshard is a Still, an ordinary woman meant to serve the Ambient—the only ones with magic to protect against the Gloom. But Isalie won’t fit into the mold they’ve made for her, choosing instead to follow her best friend as he pursues his dangerous calling, even though he’s never noticed she’s in love with him.

Jentien Themori’s calling is to save people, battling the twisted creatures that emerge from the Gloom. When the opportunity to track these volatile storms arises, he and Isalie don’t hesitate to join the team. They expected danger, but they didn’t expect to be caught inside a city lost to the Gloom.

Stills are going missing, the Ambients’ protection is wearing thin, and Isalie is in the eye of a new storm—one pitting Ambient against Still—that will determine the fate of an entire city.

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This book is an adult fantasy novel. Some Content may not be suitable for all readers

Violence (gore, death, blood, mutilation, physical assault, torture) drowning, imprisonment grief, anxiety, explicit sexual content, discrimination, segregation, drug use, and human experimentation.

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Blog Tour: The Accidental Debutante – Jane Dunn

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A daring young lady and dashing lord

At Prebbles Flying Circus, the daring Eliza Gray captivates audiences with her breathtaking feats on horseback. Yet beyond the applause, she harbours a longing to find the family she lost as a child and discover who she truly is.

Fate, however, takes an unexpected turn when Eliza is unceremoniously knocked down by a curricle driven recklessly by Raven, Earl Purfoy. Dazed but intrigued, she cannot help but notice Purfoy’s
commanding presence.

For his part, the dashing lord, is mortified at his carelessness and resolves to assist the spirited yet intriguing young woman. He deposits her in the care of his dearest friends, Corinna and Alick Wolfe, who encourage Miss Gray in her search for her family and sponsor her entry into London society. The glittering balls and scurrilous gossip of the ton are a far cry from the circus ring and Eliza finds herself
the subject of intense speculation and unwelcome advances.

As a most accidental debutante, Eliza has to navigate the complexities of high society and her new friendships. Her quest for family and belonging becomes perilously entwined with Zadoc Flynn, an American heir in search of an English bride, and the unfathomable Lord Purfoy.

Can Eliza uncover the truth of her past and the family she longs for? And will it be Mr Flynn or Lord Purfoy, or indeed her new female friends, who help her find her place in the world?

In a tale of courage, passion, and self-discovery, this lost orphan must decide where she truly belongs.

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Jane Dunn is an historian and biographer and the author of seven acclaimed biographies, including Daphne du Maurier and her Sisters and the Sunday Times and NYT bestseller, Elizabeth & Mary: Cousins, Rivals, Queens. She lives in Berkshire with her husband, the linguist Nicholas Ostler.

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My thoughts: It was nice to be reunited with some of the characters from An Unsuitable Heiress (although this can be read as a standalone) as Eliza Grey runs away from the circus to society, rather than the usual way round. 

Desperate to find out where she comes from and whether her family are looking for her, she flees the only home she knows and almost gets squashed by Earl Purfoy’s curricle as he races home late at night.

Rescued by the Earl and taken to the home of his best friends’ and neighbours’ the Wolfes, she finds herself with kind and generous people who offer her help and support. Corinna Wolfe, having had a similar search for family some years before (see An Unsuitable Heiress) understands Eliza’s desire for family and offers to help her as much as she can.

As Eliza searches and spends time with her new friends, she and Raven Purfoy are drawn to each other, but a rival in the form of American Zadoc Flynn offers to take her back with him to raise his race horses in Kentucky. Raven is so busy worrying about other things (stupid things tbqh) and almost misses the chance to tell Eliza how he feels.

As Eliza finally finds out where she comes from and some family she can connect with, will she return to the circus, head to America or become Countess Purfoy?

Romantic and with a bright and determined protagonist, who wants to make her own way in the world, not depend on kindness or take advantage, this is a Regency tale with modern sensibility. Very enjoyable.

*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in this blog tour, but all opinions remain my own.

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Book Blitz: Death Twitch – Carter Pugh

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Happy release day to Carter Pugh! The next book in the Death Book series, Death Twitch is now available! If you are looking for a series to add to your Pride TBR, we can’t recommend this one enough!

Death Twitch (Death Book #2)

Release Date: June 13, 2025

Genre: Dark Romantasy

  • Forced Proximity
  • Enemies to Lovers
  • Slow Burn
  • Fae
  • Shadow Mommy
  • Found Family
  • Second Chance
  • Sapphic
  • Fated Mates
  • Romantasy

One wakes in a strange land; the other waits in the dark, and a rescue turns into a reckoning.

In the second book of the Death Book series, the line between life and death blurs, and evil forces conspire against Clarke and Alison, putting their friendship to the ultimate test.

Clarke Carpenter awakens in the mysterious realm of Teleran. She’s haunted by a dream of Alison imprisoned in a dark dungeon, a dream that she quickly learns is reality. Determined to rescue her friend, Clarke teams up with a band of fae, racing against time to unravel the secrets of this enchanting yet treacherous world.

Meanwhile, Alison Villareal finds herself trapped in a gloomy cell, convinced that a grave mistake has been made. As she wrestles with her outrage and frustration, she can’t shake the feeling that Clarke is somehow to blame for her predicament.

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Cover Reveal: Wolfsbane Hall – Hazel St. Lewis

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This cover is such a vibe!

We’re proud to present the cover for Wolfsbane Hall by Hazel St. Lewis. You can pre-order this beauty now!

Wolfsbane Hall

Expected Release Date: October 21, 2025

Genre: Adult Romantasy-Thriller

-Hidden Identities

-Shadow Daddy

-Three Villain Daddies

-Dueling Phantoms

-Love Square

-Forced Proximity

-Sentient House

-Twists

An actress at a magical murder mystery party where everything is real—including the murder—is poisoned and must unmask her killer by the end of the show or stay dead forever.

Actress Celestine Sinclair works at the infamous Wolfsbane Hall, a 1930s San Francisco murder-mystery nightclub. The shows are designed by the Specter, the cloaked owner of the club and the source of all its magic. His den of nightmares is governed by one rule: every murder must be solved, for then and only then will the dead come back to life. Every night, someone dies and, hopefully, is also resurrected.

One night Wolfsbane Hall is taken over by the Specter’s nemesis, who intends to destroy everything the Specter loves—including Celestine. As part of his twisted game, he poisons and challenges Celestine to unmask the Specter’s true identity before the poison destroys her. Only, Wolfsbane Hall has existed for hundreds of years without anyone uncovering its owner’s name.

The three prime suspects are all handsome, socialite gentlemen who are just devilish enough to be the Specter or his nemesis. Unfortunately, Celestine cares for all three gentlemen–one is her lover, one is her nemesis, and one is her best friend–but one of them has already betrayed her. Worse, she only has three hours to receive the antidote, or she will die and stay dead forever.

WOLFSBANE HALL is an adult romantic fantasy thriller and it will appeal to fans of Butcher and Blackbird’s twisty, dark romance and Belladonna’s manor-house mystery. It is a mash-up between Phantom of the Opera, Moulin Rouge, and Knives Out. If you enjoy books with hidden identities, forced proximity, villain daddies, betrayal, a haunted house, and love squares, you will love this story.

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Blog Tour: Fairy Tale Road – Christina Farley

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Remember those “Choose Your Own Adventure” books from when we were kids? Christina Farley took this to a whole new level for adult romance readers!

Fairy Tale Road is an interactive romcom in the choose-your-own-adventure style where you pick the fairytale ending. Perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers, fairytale adventures, and just
enough magic to fall in love.

Fairy Tale Road (Choose Your Happily Ever After Book 1)

Release Date: June 3, 2025

Genre: Enemies-to-Lovers Romcom

  • Enemies-to-lovers
  • 2nd chance romance
  • Celebrity romance
  • Modern fairytale retelling
  • Slow burn
  • Happily Ever After (x3!)
  • One bed
  • Magical realism
  • Traveling
  • Fake dating

Your Choice, Your Fairy Tale

When Scarlett discovers her sister’s heart was broken by the notorious Mr. Wolfe, she travels to Germany to expose this Big Bad Wolf and his Fairy Tale Tours. Disguised as a tourist, she explores the world of the Grimm Brothers’ tales, magical castles, and quaint towns while plotting Wolfe’s downfall. But things are not as they seem, and Scarlett soon finds herself entangled in a web of decisions and unexpected romance.

On this interactive romcom adventure, you will guide Scarlett’s path as she navigates a modern retelling of Red Riding Hood. Will she find her true love with the charming Hunter, mysterious Wolfe, or the dazzling Movie Star? Each choice leads Scarlett closer to a different fairytale ending, filled with twists, laughter, and sizzling romance.

Fairy Tale Road is not just a story, it’s your story. With each decision, you shape Scarlett’s destiny. Along the way, you’ll guide her choices and determine which of the three swoon-worthy love interests she ends up with. And yes, each path leads to its own unique happily ever after. Or, if you’re feeling curious, read all three endings to experience every possibility.

Choose your fairytale ending where revenge, romance, and the magic of the unknown beckon at every turn. Explore a world where the path to love is one choice away.

Content Info:

  • Fade to black
  • Mild swearing
  • Adult situations

Triggers: Parents died in the past, a guy makes an unwanted advance at MC

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Cover Reveal: Strange Shape of Love – Herta Feely

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We’re proud to present the cover for Strange Shape of Love, a gripping, twisted mystery, a second-chance romance, and a provocative, adrenaline-filled thriller by Herta Feely.

Strange Shape of Love

Expected Release: September 2025

Genre: Suspense/ Romantic Suspense

Strange Shape of Love is a gripping suspense novel that tackles the dark intersections of love, trauma, and technology. Timely and emotionally complex, the book explores the aftermath of revenge porn and the resilience of a woman who refuses to be silenced.

Charlotte Cooper, a thirty-year-old New York journalist, is assigned to London—a place steeped in memories she’d rather forget. A second chance at professional fulfillment and personal healing seems within reach, especially when she reconnects with Rafe, the artist she once loved. But just as her life begins to stabilize, Charlotte receives an anonymous envelope containing explicit photos of herself from years past. The message is clear: abandon her career or face public humiliation. With two weeks to uncover the source, Charlotte must navigate buried secrets, the powerful men who seek to control her, and the difficult truths that could cost her everything.

Early Praise for Strange Shape of Love

Herta Feely’s Strange Shape of Love is a gripping, twisted mystery, a second-chance romance, and a provocative, adrenaline-filled thriller for fans of Gone Girl and Winnie M Li’s Complicit. Through the lens of a pulse-pounding adventure, Feely confronts some of today’s most urgent societal, cultural, and personal issues: gendered power dynamics, sex trafficking, race, class, and what it means to love and forgive despite the scars of the past. I tore through this book in two days and was amazed, both at the scope of the story and the courage and passion of its author.

—Rebecca Anne Nguyen, author, The 23rd Hero

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Blog Tour: Taken, Not Destroyed – S. Von

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Welcome to the tour for Taken, Not Destroyed by S. Von! Read on for more details!

Taken, Not Destroyed by S Von (Armas Locas Book #1)

Release Date: January 2024

Genre: Cartel Romance/ Dark Romance

🌶️ Enemies-to-lovers
😈 Conflict
🌶️ Dub-con
😈 Non-con
🌶️ Strong FMC
😈 Obsessive MMC
🌶️ Escape Plan
😈 Cartel

Survival is more than living.
It is a desire…
A will…
Something that burns deep in one’s soul…

Raella’s husband, Brian, is taking her on a vacation to celebrate her fortieth birthday. She decides to take a solo excursion, only to find herself at the mercy of the Armas Locas, one of the most dangerous and influential Mexican cartels in the area. She becomes the prized possession of their leader, and the prime obsession of their second in command. Can she find a way to survive the emotional entanglement, the physical harassment, and sexual urges of two seriously powerful men and still manage to free herself?

Segundo is second in the Armas Locas cartel. When Raella is brought in, he knows, deep in his soul, that she has to be his. But everything in the cartel is controlled by the Boss, El Ratón, and Raella is worth money. Can Segundo manipulate his controlling boss so he can keep what is undoubtedly his? And convince her to give in to the attraction they both feel, all while protecting her from El Ratón’s violent nature?

Join Raella and Segundo on their spicy, lusty adventure. Is it love or just a fairy tale nightmare? Could she possibly stay—for him? If the Boss finds out—will he kill them both?

This book contains adult content and is meant for people 18+
Trigger warnings can be found in the beginning of the ebook or on my website.

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Book Blitz: The Saltwater Curse – Avina St. Graves

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The Saltwater Curse is now available and if you love the Hades and Persephone, Avina St. Graves has given us a beauty inspired by it but with a whole lot more tentacles!

The Saltwater Curse

Release Date: June 5, 2025

Genre: PNR/ Monster Romance

🐙 Hades & Persephone inspired
🐚 Stuffing
🐙 POVs from the animal companion
🐚 Captive x Captor
🐙 Fated Mates

A woman escaping her past…

Kristy Gallagher has slayed a monster before. When she could no longer live with her husband’s abuse, she plunged a knife into his neck. Then, she fled his family’s criminal empire—changing her name and traveling to the far reaches of the world, before finding her safe haven in Bali.

She’s used to looking over her shoulder but nothing could prepare her for the monster that lurks beyond the shore. Sharp claws, grasping tentacles—Krakens are real, and their King has decided she’s to be his bride.

A monster trying to end a curse…

Ordus is King of the Dead Lands, the last Kraken of his bloodline, and the final hope to break a terrible curse that plagues his lands. He must find his destined bride, his soul mate, and marry her to save his kingdom.

His fated mate shouldn’t be a human, but something about her calls to him like no other creature ever has. He drags her to his island, kicking and screaming, begging to be returned to the mainland.

Ordus must convince her he’s not a monster to be feared, but her soul mate who will protect her from anything and anyone who means her harm.

Including his own people.

A dark and delicious tale about what makes a monster—THE SALTWATER CURSE is inspired by the Hades/Persephone myth. Only with a lot more tentacles.

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Stretching, sex, unconsented voyeurism, cannibalism (Depending on how you look at it), murder, gore, death by tentacles, shark attack (kind of?), kidnapping, health issues, toxic characters, trauma, PTSD, racism (by krakens toward humans).

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